FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots announced several notable moves on Tuesday, including the release of a former first-round draft pick, as the team finalized its 53-man roster ahead of the start of the 2025 NFL season.
The Patriots released 21 players, most notably 2022 first-round draft choice Cole Strange, and placed two others on injured reserve to reach the mandatory roster limit.
Players who were cut are as follows, according to the team’s official website:
- CB Miles Battle
- G Mehki Butler
- G Jack Conley
- CB Brandon Crossley
- TE C.J. Dippre
- S Marcus Epps
- RB JaMycal Hasty
- T Demontrey Jacobs
- RB Terrell Jennings
- WR John Jiles
- DE Truman Jones
- C Alec Lindstrom
- DB Kobee Minor
- DT David Olajiga
- LB Cam Riley
- DT Jahvaree Ritzie
- K Parker Romo
- TE Gee Scott Jr.
- G Cole Strange
- LB Bradyn Swinson
- WR Jeremiah Webb.
The Patriots placed WR Ja’Lynn Polk and LB Jahlani Tavai on injured reserve.
The team’s initial 53-man roster includes two quarterbacks, three running backs, eight wide receivers, three tight ends, nine offensive linemen, five defensive linemen, five edge defenders, four linebackers, five cornerbacks, five safeties, and four special teams players, including new kicker Andy Borregales.
Wide receiver Efton Chism III made the team as an undrafted free agent. The rookie out of Eastern Washington University impressed during the preseason, tallying six catches for 71 yards and a touchdown in the Pats’ second preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Patriots begin their regular season at home against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Sept. 7.
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